sounds sensational

Tonight we went to the 3rd Grade program at Garrett's school. It was called Sounds Sensational and it was all about different instruments and the sounds that they make. Garrett had a line to speak. He did a great job. His whole class played the ukulele for the song Kookaburra. Then at the end Garrett played the morracca for the finale. It was a great performance and a fun outing for the whole family.

You will have to excuse the horrible pictures, I think the kids dropped my camera one too many times, plus the battery was low.

happy birthday reese!

Today our cute niece is 1 year old! I can't believe how fast time flies! We only wish we lived closer so that we could see her more often!

gracie

the boys of summer

Just hanging out in the pool on a HOT afternoon!

lake powell 2009

This summer we went on our annual Lake Powell trip. The kids had a great time. They had so much fun swimming, fishing, sliding on the water slide, and playing in the sand. Maggie and Heath came and of course Grandma Barb and Grandpa Mike (it's their boat). It was hot and so much fun! We can't wait for next summer for another great vacation! Thanks, Mom and Dad for a great time!

1st day of school 2009

swimming lessons

Grace and Jack took swimming lessons for 2 weeks this summer. They had a lot of fun, I don't think they learned a lot though. Next summer we are going to have to have them signed up for more than one session.

dinosaur museum

When we were in Utah in June we all went to the Dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving Point. I let Garrett carry around the camera and these are just a few of the almost 100 pictures that he took. Click on the picture to see it bigger.

g-r-a-c-e

Grace has mastered the alphabet song and she can also spell her name, just in case you can't hear it very clearly.

growing up

Here is a sample of Grace's adorable handwriting and coloring. I can't believe that she can write her name already!

happy birthday jenn!

Happy birthday to Jennifer! We can't wait to see you next month!

computer time!

Grace has started to learn how to play games on the computer. Her favorite site to visit is Nick Jr. and she plays Dora, Blues Clues and Wonder Pets the most. Please ignore the jelly on her face :)

sprinkler fun!

The kids wanted to play in the sprinklers today. It was only 9am, but plenty warm for them to be in the sun and water, 80 degrees! It was short lived, though. We only stayed outside about 15 minutes before they decided they were ready to go back inside.